I want to be remembered as a loving wife and mother, a devoted friend, and one who was consistent and genuine in everything that I did. I want to be remembered as someone who made others feel valuable and special, and I want to leave such a positive impact on the lives of the people […]
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I have traveled extensively, but my husband has not, so one of the things on my bucket list is to revisit several countries and enjoy them again with my family. I also want to write more books and spend lots of time decorating my beautiful home. It would also be great to flip a couple […]
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When I think of the happiest people I know—myself included—two qualities come to mind. The first is an understanding of the difference between happiness and contentment and the second is having a lower threshold. I understand happiness as having more to do with external circumstances while contentment is an internal state of the soul. As […]
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The greatest difference in my understanding of the meaning of life now versus when I was younger is that life is not measured by the trophies one attains as much as by the impact that one’s life has had on others. I am far less concerned about what others think of me now than when […]
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I think that men and women, young and old, different national and ethnic groups, and rich and poor see things differently because of their circumstances. Some of those differences include women generally being more relational and emotional, younger people being less concerned about the future, different national and ethnic groups harboring prejudices that they may […]
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My first heroes would have to be my grandparents. Even after all these years, both my paternal and maternal grandparents loom larger than life in my heart and I am pretty sure they have earned gigantic mansions in heaven. (Can you feel the smile on my face right now?) Beyond my grandparents, there were two […]
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If I could live any five years over again it would be the ages of 44 to 49. Those were my son’s first five years of life, and I would have been more intentional about developing his mind in his formative years. He is a wonderful young man, but I always feel as though I […]
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If asked who I am, I could say “I am Bill’s wife, Stephen’s mother, Catherine’s daughter, a sister, aunt, niece, friend, and woman.” Of course, that would describe both who I am to so many others and what I do, but the best way I could answer is to say that I am a woman […]
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Early in life, I disappointed myself when I dropped out of high school. Even though I immediately earned my G.E.D., I felt that I missed out on the opportunity to continue my education at an age and stage of life when it would have been easier to finish college. What I learned from that […]
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Whether we know it or not, most people are well acquainted with Proverbs 16:18. We may not be able to recall the passage simply by hearing the chapter and verse but very few of us are unfamiliar with its content: Pride goes before destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall (NKJV). Of course, this passage is […]
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When I think of people whose integrity and character I admire, the first person who comes to my mind is my husband. I am constantly amazed at his humility and how he will tell the truth even if it will hurt him. He is quick to apologize and, when faced with criticism or complaints from […]
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The people who most helped me to become the person that I am are my grandparents. My paternal grandparents took me in at birth and raised me until I was ten years old. I have come to realize that my confidence and security comes from the loving environment in which they raised me and the […]
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I am so excited about this reflection series. This will be an opportunity for you to take a peek into my heart as well as a time for me to hear yours. I am inviting you to join me on this journey of being people who are committed to building a life of significance. Live […]
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Life of Significance Part 12
I want to be remembered as a loving wife and mother, a devoted friend, and one who was consistent and genuine in everything that I did. I want to be remembered as someone who made others feel valuable and special, and I want to leave such a positive impact on the lives of the people […]
Life of Significance Part 11
I have traveled extensively, but my husband has not, so one of the things on my bucket list is to revisit several countries and enjoy them again with my family. I also want to write more books and spend lots of time decorating my beautiful home. It would also be great to flip a couple […]
Life of Significance Part 10
When I think of the happiest people I know—myself included—two qualities come to mind. The first is an understanding of the difference between happiness and contentment and the second is having a lower threshold. I understand happiness as having more to do with external circumstances while contentment is an internal state of the soul. As […]
Life of Significance Part 9
The greatest difference in my understanding of the meaning of life now versus when I was younger is that life is not measured by the trophies one attains as much as by the impact that one’s life has had on others. I am far less concerned about what others think of me now than when […]
Life of Significance Part 8
I think that men and women, young and old, different national and ethnic groups, and rich and poor see things differently because of their circumstances. Some of those differences include women generally being more relational and emotional, younger people being less concerned about the future, different national and ethnic groups harboring prejudices that they may […]
Life of Significance Part 7
My first heroes would have to be my grandparents. Even after all these years, both my paternal and maternal grandparents loom larger than life in my heart and I am pretty sure they have earned gigantic mansions in heaven. (Can you feel the smile on my face right now?) Beyond my grandparents, there were two […]
Life of Significance Part 6
If I could live any five years over again it would be the ages of 44 to 49. Those were my son’s first five years of life, and I would have been more intentional about developing his mind in his formative years. He is a wonderful young man, but I always feel as though I […]
Life of Significance Part 5
If asked who I am, I could say “I am Bill’s wife, Stephen’s mother, Catherine’s daughter, a sister, aunt, niece, friend, and woman.” Of course, that would describe both who I am to so many others and what I do, but the best way I could answer is to say that I am a woman […]
Life of Significance Part 4
Early in life, I disappointed myself when I dropped out of high school. Even though I immediately earned my G.E.D., I felt that I missed out on the opportunity to continue my education at an age and stage of life when it would have been easier to finish college. What I learned from that […]
Life of Significance Part 3
Whether we know it or not, most people are well acquainted with Proverbs 16:18. We may not be able to recall the passage simply by hearing the chapter and verse but very few of us are unfamiliar with its content: Pride goes before destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall (NKJV). Of course, this passage is […]
Life of Significance Part 2
When I think of people whose integrity and character I admire, the first person who comes to my mind is my husband. I am constantly amazed at his humility and how he will tell the truth even if it will hurt him. He is quick to apologize and, when faced with criticism or complaints from […]
Life of Significance Part 1
The people who most helped me to become the person that I am are my grandparents. My paternal grandparents took me in at birth and raised me until I was ten years old. I have come to realize that my confidence and security comes from the loving environment in which they raised me and the […]
Welcome to the Life of Significance – Reflection Series
I am so excited about this reflection series. This will be an opportunity for you to take a peek into my heart as well as a time for me to hear yours. I am inviting you to join me on this journey of being people who are committed to building a life of significance. Live […]